Comparison

Xfinity Home vs Fanlight Sync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Xfinity Home

Control your home security and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm your system, receive alerts, monitor video feeds, and manage lights and thermostats from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Remote arm and disarm
  • Real-time alerts
  • Remote video monitoring
  • Lighting control
  • Thermostat control
  • Automated rules
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The Xfinity Home app lets you stay connected to your home even when you’re on the go. Arm and disarm your system, create automated rules, access video to see when the kids get home, or turn on the lights and adjust the temperature before you walk through the door. It’s quick, easy and always available on your smartphone or tablet. FEATURES - Remote arm and disarm - Real-time text and email alerts when alarms are triggered and motion is detected* - Remote video monitoring* - Lighting and thermostat control* WORKS WITH XFINITY COMPATIBLE DEVICES* - Thermostats: Ecobee, Carrier Cor, Zen - Lighting: Philips Hue Lights, Lutron Caséta Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, Sengled Element Touch Bulb, GE (Jasco) Wireless Light Switches and Dimmers, LIFX Lights - Locks: August Smart Locks, Kwikset SmartCode Door Locks REQUIREMENTS - Wi-Fi or 4G cellular internet connection - Xfinity Home service - Xfinity ID or Comcast.net email address and password (Need your Xfinity ID? Go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/create-xfinity-username) *Purchase of additional hardware may be required. Disclaimer: Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Service and equipment sold separately. Services and features vary based on service package. Learn more about ‘Cal. Civ. Code §1798.135: Do Not Sell My Info’ options at www.xfinity.com/privacy/manage-preference

About

Fanlight Sync

Control your fan and light kit remotely. Adjust fan speed, dim lights, and set schedules. Integrates with voice assistants and smart home systems for enhanced convenience and security.

Highlights
  • Fan on/off and speed control
  • Light dimming
  • Real-time scheduling
  • Group control for multiple devices
  • Smart mode for home security
  • Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google)
  • IFTTT support for automation
Features
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After pairing with Satellite Wi-Fi Controller, you can turn your fan on/off, change speeds and control your light kit including dimming feature from your app. In addition, there are many features we support. ◎Schedule : Real‐time fan and light schedule ◎Group Control : Add your fans as ''favorite' group and turn it all ON/OFF. ◎Smart Mode for Home Security : Put your smart lights on/off randomly when you go on vacation, simulating someone being home. ◎Alexa and Google Voice Assistant Support : Turn your voice into a convenient remote control for your ceiling fan or lights. ◎IFTTT support (Beta) : Integrate Fanlight Sync with other home automation system as like Wink, SmartThings...etc. For example, setting the fan to work with Nest Learning Thermostat for more efficient functionality. Save energy by turning your fans and lights on automatically with motion sensor when you enter the room and off when you leave. Satellite Electronic (Zhongshan) has now grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of ceiling fan remote control and wall control system. We provide solutions for remote control. If you are interested in our products, please contact us anytime. Web Site : http://www.fan-light.com Facebook Fan Page : https://www.facebook.com/fanlight1991

Screenshots

Xfinity Home4 screens
Fanlight Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Xfinity Home at 4.3 against Fanlight Sync's 2.0. Xfinity Home also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (12K vs 4). Fanlight Sync's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xfinity Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xfinity Home has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Xfinity Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fanlight Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, Fanlight Sync every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Xfinity Home versus Fanlight Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXfinity HomeFanlight Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcastFan Remote

Customer experience

Xfinity Home

All ratings12,008 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative61.6%

Fanlight Sync

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Xfinity Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to login or connect to system
  • Cameras not loading or showing live feed
  • Alarm not arming/disarming properly
  • Sensors not triggering alerts correctly
  • Inconsistent app behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Faster video playback speeds
  • Geofencing for automatic arming/disarming
  • Better integration with other smart home devices
  • More customization options for automation rules

Fanlight Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xfinity Home

No in-app purchases

None

Fanlight Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xfinity Home free?
Xfinity Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fanlight Sync free?
Fanlight Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xfinity Home or Fanlight Sync?
Xfinity Home is rated higher. Xfinity Home averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Fanlight Sync averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Xfinity Home or Fanlight Sync have ads?
Xfinity Home shows ads; Fanlight Sync does not.
Which is updated more often, Xfinity Home or Fanlight Sync?
Xfinity Home ships an update every 2 months, and Fanlight Sync every 7 months. Most recently, Xfinity Home was updated on October 17, 2026 and Fanlight Sync on October 15, 2026.

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